We go from city to city, across the country and back again with no discernible logic behind the when's and why's. But the bars are all the same. Tonight we're in a ‘neighborhood tavern’ that advertises $2 vodka drinks on the front door. I'm with Seth, a No. 5 starter with enough years in The … Continue reading Pasttime – 14

FAILURE   I'd prefer to start an inning clean, but every one can wish for the weather and pound sand with the results. My first call is not my dream scenario, but I'll take what I can get. Two singles against the starter in the sixth inning means 1st and 3rd with one out. I … Continue reading Pasttime – 13

SUCCESS   "I spent my 30s looking back at the best times of my 20s in an attempt to do them better in my 40s." My father said that. He wasn't around very much. I didn't know him enough to miss him, so really his lasting legacy in my life is that quote. I remembered … Continue reading Pasttime – 12